An AI Enabled Quasi-Real-Time Water Quality Monitoring For Early Chemical and/or Biocontamination Detection
Train the Trainer
About
The “Train the Trainer” initiative, central to WP2, was designed to strengthen the expertise of local human resources. Through focused capacity-building efforts, we aimed to empower both male and female trainers to work seamlessly with project partners and deliver knowledge effectively. A key objective was to foster strong collaborations with partners like BDREN, MYREN, and LEARN under the Asi@Connect umbrella.
The program delved deep into providing participants with both theoretical and practical insights. Specifically, the training focused on time series analysis of water quality parameters and the intricacies of developing Machine Learning and Deep Learning models for water contamination predictions. Furthermore, the initiative was geared towards readying the software development team for the creation of an AIoT-powered application to measure and predict water quality, enhancing real-time monitoring capabilities.
This initiative was paramount in ensuring that the team could engage effectively, conduct research, analyze data, and contribute to technological advancements, all pivotal for the project’s overarching success.
Statistics and Objectives
- Title: “Train the Trainer”
- Date: 23 May 2022 – 27 May, 2022
- Duration: .5 days
- Location: SEECS NUST Pakistan
- Format: Seminars & Workshops
- Digitalization Scale: Blended learning
- No of Participants: 20 (50% female participants were planned)
- Status: Seats reserved for BS Students (50%), MS/PhD Students (40%) Industry and Academia (10%)
The main objective of this workshops was to build capacity of Local Human Resource for:
- Harnessing IOT Devices for Water Quality Data Harvesting
- Developing Cutting edge AI Models for Data Analysis
- Crafting Information Visualization Frameworks
Event Schedule
| Day | Date | Session – 1 9:00 am to 1:00 pm | Session-2 11:10am to 1:00 pm | Session – 3 2:00pm to 3:20pm | Session-4 3:40pm to 5:00pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | May 23rd, 2022 | IoT Introduction | IoT for Water Qualitu | IoT Applications and Sensors | Harvesting Data from IoT |
| 2 | May 24th, 2022 | Big Data Analytics | Storage of IoT Harvested Data | Data lake architectures | Amazon Data Lake Architectures |
| 3 | May 25th, 2022 | Data Mining | Data ware housing | Hadoop Architecture | Cloud Data Analysis |
| 4 | May 26th, 2022 | Information Visualization-I | Information Visualization-II | Tableau UI/UX creation | Tableau Dashboard |
| 5 | May 27th, 2022 | Supervised Data Analysis Techniques | Unsupervised Data Analysis Techniques | AI model development | Deployment of AI models in production |
Achieved Outcomes:
The program yielded significant outcomes, with participants enhancing their technical proficiency, honing valuable skills, sharpening problem-solving abilities, and establishing lasting collaborations and networks. Moreover, participants developed innovative capacities and gained practical insights that could be applied to real-world projects, contributing to their professional growth and expertise in environmental monitoring and technology.
Effectiveness Measurement:
The effectiveness of the program was assessed through a variety of methods, including pre and post-assessments to gauge knowledge gained, hands-on exercises to apply theoretical knowledge practically, case studies that presented real-world scenarios for analysis and solution, project presentations to demonstrate understanding, and participant feedback that provided valuable insights. Participants were actively involved in the development of solutions, further enriching the learning experience.
We extend our gratitude to all participants, trainers, and supporters who made this training program a success.
Visibility
- The event was advertised internationally on TEIN CC webpage.
The event was added of MachVis Lab at NUST website and social media handle.
- The event being organized and main venue at SEECS, NUST Pakistan was shared to students, faculty and externals through SEECS NUST official website and SEECS NUST social media handles.
- The YouTube playlist, and, serves as a comprehensive repository of event sessions with each topic. It offers a valuable resource for accessing a wide array of content delivered throughout the training workshop.